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How to get fromTakayama to Hakubaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Hakuba by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinano-Ōmachitrain train Ooitosen / ...
    5h 8m
    ¥1,960–5,950

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Itoigawatrain train
    3. Take the train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otaritrain train
    5h 48m

  3. Drive  134.5 km

    1. Drive from Takayama to Hakubacar car 134.5 km
    2h 13m
    ¥2,320–3,351

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Sawando Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sawando Bus Terminal to Naganobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    7h 12m
    ¥4,993–11,852

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  • Distance: 144.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Hakuba, Japan?

You can take a train from Takayama to Hakuba via Toyama, Itoigawa, and Minami-Otari in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal via Sawando Bus Terminal, Nagano, and Nagano station in around 7h 12m.

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